Mikaela Berthiaume Named Outstanding Student by Western New England University Alumni Association

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Mikaela Berthiaume

SPRINGFIELD, MA (11/28/2011)(readMedia)-- Mikaela Berthiaume of St. Albans, VT, was recently named a recipient of the Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western New England University's Alumni Association. The Skookum is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all their endeavors: academics, co-curricular activities, sports, and community service. "Skookum" is the Native American Chinook Indian word meaning "excellence." Berthiaume was one of 15 outstanding seniors to receive the award during the University's Homecoming Weekend.

A Secondary Education major with a focus on Mathematics, Berthiaume has served as a Resident Advisor the past three years. Most recently she was named to the steering committee which mentors first and second year Resident Advisors. Berthiaume has also served as an Orientation Group Leader, President of the Math Club, and student facilitator for Lesley University's Center for Mathematics Achievement, where she assists students in graduate level math courses. Her non-profit work includes becoming a counselor to inner-city youth from the Washington, DC, area with the AnBryce Foundation at Camp Dogwood. Berthiaume is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, involved with the Gay-Straight Alliance, and is currently student teaching at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, MA.